Brunswick

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Brunswick, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,207

Population

14,496

Renter Mix

62% Rent

Coastal Georgia with an artistic twist

Coastal Historic Culture Art

Located on Georgia's coast, Brunswick combines historic charm with coastal living. This port city, known for its shrimping industry, offers rental options from apartment communities to downtown properties. Notable areas include the Old Town district, featuring Victorian architecture along Union Street, and the neighborhoods near the College of Coastal Georgia campus.

Brunswick's maritime heritage shapes daily life, with convenient access to the Golden Isles, including St. Simons and Jekyll Islands via the F.J. Torras Causeway. Downtown features the historic Ritz Theatre and local art galleries, while Howard Coffin Park offers sports courts and recreational facilities. The Port of Brunswick, a major automobile shipping hub, anchors the local economy alongside tourism and healthcare sectors. The city's landscape showcases magnificent live oak trees, including the Lover's Oak, a centuries-old landmark. The College of Coastal Georgia campus enhances the community's educational opportunities, while Brunswick's location between Savannah and Jacksonville provides access to additional metropolitan areas.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$27,171

Average: $44,444

Education

3,028

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,841

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

0-9 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Brunswick has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brunswick, GA is $896 for a studio, $1,209 for one bedroom, $1,435 for two bedrooms, and $1,768 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brunswick has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,209/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,251/month
1,793 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,677/month
1,419 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Brunswick, GA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Satilla Marsh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

737 Students

Greer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

605 Students

Golden Isles Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

617 Students

Sterling Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

722 Students

Glyndale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

562 Students

Glynn Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

815 Students

Needwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

734 Students

Risley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

Jane Macon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Jane Macon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

820 Students

Glynn Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,863 Students

Brunswick High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,932 Students

Coastal Plains Charter High School - Candler Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

1,623 Students

Coastal Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Driftwood Education Center
  • St. Simons Island Lighthouse
  • Fort Frederica National Monument
  • Georgia Sea Turtle Center
  • Jekyll Island

Airports

  • Brunswick Golden Isles

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.